FROM BC TO WAIST LENGTH! Natural growth and health CHALLENGE.

[pookaloo83]

I ALWAYS keep my hair stretched to avoid as much knots as possible. I plait it and unplait it in the morning and fluff. When I do wear it out.

 

[Prettyeyes]

Okay, I finally found a ruler =) My hair for the most part is 5 inches (whoa, I was WAY OFF), 6 inches, in some places.

Your hair is too long for this challenge! Please post in the spin off. I will add you there soon.

 

[Esthi777]

I'd like to join?! *raising hand very high from the back of the classroom*

 

[Evallusion]

I'm having some moisture issues right now and nothing is working. I just ordered some oyin's whipped pudding, darcy's herbal leave in and cd's healthy hair butter. I can't wait until it gets here because my hair is dying. I called myself wearing a shrunken fro for a couple of days and my hair got all matted. I'm so mad about it. My stuff better hurry up and get here!

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

I too had been looking for a moisturizng spritz/prodcut that I could use daily. Especially so was I in need due to the fact that I have to baggy with product overnight to have moist hair during the following day. Well sometimes, I just put on my satin cap and am not in a "baggying" mood. Since I usually baggy with S-curl, Qhemt Biol Amla & Olive heavy cream or QB Cocoa Tree detangling ghee and seal with coconut oil, I feel the need to shampoo more often due to the product load.

Well, I've found a staple that my girlfriend posted on her blog and it works 100%, not to mention it defines my curl pattern like nobody's business! Plus, I got use up products that were practically still new, but my hair didn't like them on their own.

Here is the simple recipe:

4-8 oz of rose water (I found this at Whole Foods for $7.99) 1/3 cup aloe vera gel

, 1/3 cup veg etable glycerin (adjust aloe and glycerin as needed) and a few drops of rosemary essential oil

.

In the morning, I spray, finger comb and go! I hope it can help someone the way it helped me.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I too had been looking for a moisturizng spritz/prodcut that I could use daily. Especially so was I in need due to the fact that I have to baggy with product overnight to have moist hair during the following day. Well sometimes, I just put on my satin cap and am not in a "baggying" mood. Since I usually baggy with S-curl, Qhemt Biol Amla & Olive heavy cream or QB Cocoa Tree detangling ghee and seal with coconut oil, I feel the need to shampoo more often due to the product load.

Well, I've found a staple that my girlfriend posted on her blog and it works 100%, not to mention it defines my curl pattern like nobody's business! Plus, I got use up products that were practically still new, but my hair didn't like them on their own.

Here is the simple recipe:

4-8 oz of rose water (I found this at Whole Foods for $7.99) 1/3 cup aloe vera gel

, 1/3 cup veg etable glycerin (adjust aloe and glycerin as needed) and a few drops of rosemary essential oil

.

In the morning, I spray, finger comb and go! I hope it can help someone the way it helped me.

hey! did s-curl not measure up to your new concoction??? i was living off the testimonies of s-curl so i've ordered tons (cheaper online) and also the rose water

I just didn't expect the rosewater combo to beat the s-curl (i simply expected i would be less sticky, less residue )<---"date" purposes lol!

 

[lp318lp]

I just spent TOO long of a time in the bathroom trying to figure out how to style my Li'l-'fro... Finally decided to just moisturize and apply growth aid; threw two headbands on and now I'm heading out the door...

Anyone know where to buy cute and unique hair accessories?

me~

 

[pookaloo83]

I just spent TOO long of a time in the bathroom trying to figure out how to style my Li'l-'fro... Finally decided to just moisturize and apply growth aid; threw two headbands on and now I'm heading out the door...

Anyone know where to buy cute and unique hair accessories?

me~

I don't know if you have these stores near you, but try Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, Etsy.com They all have cute accessories. And try Claires!

 

[Nali1987]

I'm not an accesories kind of girl. I'm wearing my hair in defined curls (body shop curlboosters) with or without a headband this week!

 

[janda]

I too had been looking for a moisturizng spritz/prodcut that I could use daily. Especially so was I in need due to the fact that I have to baggy with product overnight to have moist hair during the following day. Well sometimes, I just put on my satin cap and am not in a "baggying" mood. Since I usually baggy with S-curl, Qhemt Biol Amla & Olive heavy cream or QB Cocoa Tree detangling ghee and seal with coconut oil, I feel the need to shampoo more often due to the product load.

Well, I've found a staple that my girlfriend posted on her blog and it works 100%, not to mention it defines my curl pattern like nobody's business! Plus, I got use up products that were practically still new, but my hair didn't like them on their own.

Here is the simple recipe:

4-8 oz of rose water (I found this at Whole Foods for $7.99) 1/3 cup aloe vera gel

, 1/3 cup veg etable glycerin (adjust aloe and glycerin as needed) and a few drops of rosemary essential oil

.

In the morning, I spray, finger comb and go! I hope it can help someone the way it helped me.

I've been using a similar concoction. I bought a rosewater glycerin mix from Whole Foods and added aloe vera, some ayurvedic oils and a blob of HS 14 and 1 ( trying to find a way to use it up). I think I'll try adding an essential oil. I use this or Wen replenishing spray for my wet-buns. I haven't tried it for my curls.

 

[lwilliams1922]

I just spent TOO long of a time in the bathroom trying to figure out how to style my Li'l-'fro... Finally decided to just moisturize and apply growth aid; threw two headbands on and now I'm heading out the door...

Anyone know where to buy cute and unique hair accessories?

me~

My BC left me shorter in the front than I anticipated (I've always had bangs).
I went to the fabric store the other day and got an assortment of material each 1/4 of a yard. There was a sale but each one cost on average $1.

I now have a scarf/headband for every mood outfit!

-trying to attach pics

 

[lp318lp]

My BC left me shorter in the front than I anticipated (I've always had bangs).
I went to the fabric store the other day and got an assortment of material each 1/4 of a yard. There was a sale but each one cost on average $1.

I now have a scarf/headband for every mood outfit!

-trying to attach pics

Nice idea! And your little child in the background is just TOO adorable!!

me~

 

[KaramelDiva1978]

hey! did s-curl not measure up to your new concoction??? i was living off the testimonies of s-curl so i've ordered tons (cheaper online) and also the rose water

I just didn't expect the rosewater combo to beat the s-curl (i simply expected i would be less sticky, less residue )<---"date" purposes lol!

Yes, this new concoction keeps moisture until the next day with "no drip", so your date would be fine. Don't get me wrong, I've been using S-curl since I was relaxed, it works wonders. But on my dry, natural hair, I can't use it to keep my twa moisturized alone, I have to add a product and seal. I am loving the rose water, it's a keeper in my staples!

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

I'd like to join?! *raising hand very high from the back of the classroom*

u remind me of ms. berry on for the love of Ray-J

 

[lovely_locks]

quick question, to go from BC to WL by 2013 how do i know if i am on track? like if i have 2 inches of hair in 6 months i should be where? how long should it take me to reach neck, chin, shoulder etc. in order to meet my goal.

 

[pookaloo83]

quick question, to go from BC to WL by 2013 how do i know if i am on track? like if i have 2 inches of hair in 6 months i should be where? how long should it take me to reach neck, chin, shoulder etc. in order to meet my goal.

I don't know if I'm answering your question but I believe our hair grows a 1/2 inch a month. So calculate that way.

 

[lovely_locks]

yup! you did! thanks

 

[Prettyeyes]

My BC left me shorter in the front than I anticipated (I've always had bangs).
I went to the fabric store the other day and got an assortment of material each 1/4 of a yard. There was a sale but each one cost on average $1.

I now have a scarf/headband for every mood outfit!

-trying to attach pics

Thanks for THE CONTRIBUTION!!!

I love this idea! I need a pink headband, I been wearing alot of pink this summer.

 

[Prettyeyes]

Anybody else here hate shampoo? My natural hair takes days to RECOVER after my shampoo, ugh, I am only shampooing once a month basically to remove buildup. I hate shampoo day!!! I am a co-washer for LIFE!

 

[Vintageglam]

now that i am in the right thread here is my update, anyway tonight is pre-poo night an tomorrow i will wash and dc. I haven;t shampooed for a few weeks so I will hit the shampoo. I also discovered recently that my hair takes weeks to recover from shampoo so I have started shampooing 1-2x a month max.

x stella

 

[FemmeCreole]

Ok so can I join now? *grins*

I Bc'd lastnight and I have mostly 2 inches of hair and the middle is 3inches.

 

[pookaloo83]

I"m ready to take my crochet braids out. Once I take them out, I'm gonna put another set right back in.

 

[Lishaboo]

Anybody else here hate shampoo? My natural hair takes days to RECOVER after my shampoo, ugh, I am only shampooing once a month basically to remove buildup. I hate shampoo day!!! I am a co-washer for LIFE!

Try Devacurl No poo......it's great for removing buildup and not drying your hair out.

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

i still am finding texlaxed ends.... ridiculous lol
i cut about an inch in some places, 1/2 inche in others

i may do another inch to ensure myself i've gotten it all smdh

 

[tHENATuRALhAiRpRoJEcT]

Anybody else here hate shampoo? My natural hair takes days to RECOVER after my shampoo, ugh, I am only shampooing once a month basically to remove buildup. I hate shampoo day!!! I am a co-washer for LIFE!

never liked any????

what about Elasta QP creme conditoning?

miss jessie's creme de la creme??? (heard it was amazing)

 

[lamaria211]

i big cut 4/10 can i join please

 

[Prettyeyes]

Ok so can I join now? *grins*

I Bc'd lastnight and I have mostly 2 inches of hair and the middle is 3inches.

YES! I will add you soon, welcome! Join the conversation! I was so happy to see your BC thread!

Try Devacurl No poo......it's great for removing buildup and not drying your hair out.

I think I am going to have to try other options.

never liked any????

what about Elasta QP creme conditoning?

miss jessie's creme de la creme??? (heard it was amazing)

I can look into these!

i big cut 4/10 can i join please

Yes, let me know how many inches your hair is!

 

[Prettyeyes]

now that i am in the right thread here is my update, anyway tonight is pre-poo night an tomorrow i will wash and dc. I haven;t shampooed for a few weeks so I will hit the shampoo. I also discovered recently that my hair takes weeks to recover from shampoo so I have started shampooing 1-2x a month max.

x stella

YES! I feel your shampoo pain. I can not afford to have dry hair for days after shampoo. I am going to seriously look into these no-poos.

I"m ready to take my crochet braids out. Once I take them out, I'm gonna put another set right back in.

I was thinking about braids until I get enough hair to put in a ponytail/mini puff but for now when I don't feel like making my curls shine and pop I wear my cute new short wig.

i still am finding texlaxed ends.... ridiculous lol
i cut about an inch in some places, 1/2 inche in others

i may do another inch to ensure myself i've gotten it all smdh

Can you use clippers with a large guard that's what I did, I think I used the two inch guard?

 

[Prettyeyes]

I got frustrated today and decided my problem has to be a need to clarify, so I did with baking soda, then shampooed again and then followed up with roux porosity control, then used infusium, then condish, CURLS were back to life again. I am really learning my natural hair now and it hates this hard water we have in my area!

 

[Evallusion]

I hit 5 months post chop today!!!